Thoracic Lavage for Traumatic Hemothorax

Beyer, Carl A.; McLauchlan, Nathaniel R.; Cannon, Jeremy W.

doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2023.3822

JAMA Surg

2024

DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2023.3822

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Thoracic Lavage for Traumatic Hemothorax

Carl A. Beyer,

Nathaniel R. McLauchlan,

Jeremy W. Cannon

Abstract: This Surgical Innovation discusses thoracic lavage for traumatic hemothorax.

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Percutaneous thoracostomy with thoracic lavage for traumatic hemothorax: a performance improvement initiative

McLauchlan,

Ali,

Beyer

et al. 2024

Trauma Surg Acute Care Open

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ObjectivesPercutaneously placed small-bore (14 Fr) catheters and pleural lavage have emerged independently as innovative approaches to hemothorax management. This report describes techniques for combining percutaneous thoracostomy with pleural lavage and presents results from a performance improvement series of patients managed with percutaneous thoracostomy with immediate lavage.MethodsThis was a prospective performance improvement series of patients treated at a level 1 trauma center with percutaneous thoracostomy and immediate lavage between April 2021 and May 2023.ResultsPercutaneous thoracostomy with immediate lavage was used to treat nine hemodynamically normal patients with acute hemothorax. Injuries included both blunt and penetrating mechanisms. 56% of patients presented immediately after injury, and 44% presented in a delayed fashion ranging from 2 to 26 days after injury. Median length of stay was 6 days (IQR 6, 9). Seven patients were discharged home in stable condition, one was discharged to an acute rehabilitation facility, and one was discharged to a skilled nursing facility.ConclusionsPercutaneous thoracostomy with pleural lavage is clinically feasible and effective and warrants further evaluation with a multicenter clinical trial.Level of evidenceTherapeutic/care management, level V.

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Percutaneous thoracostomy with thoracic lavage for traumatic hemothorax: a performance improvement initiative

McLauchlan,

Ali,

Beyer

et al. 2024

Trauma Surg Acute Care Open

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Percutaneous thoracostomy for traumatic hemothoraces: a call for research

de Moya

2024

Trauma Surg Acute Care Open

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Thoracic Lavage for Traumatic Hemothorax

Abstract: This Surgical Innovation discusses thoracic lavage for traumatic hemothorax.

Cited by 2 publications

References 7 publications

Percutaneous thoracostomy with thoracic lavage for traumatic hemothorax: a performance improvement initiative

Percutaneous thoracostomy with thoracic lavage for traumatic hemothorax: a performance improvement initiative

Percutaneous thoracostomy for traumatic hemothoraces: a call for research

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